Vance Helps Raise Millions for RNC As 2028 Speculation Grows

Rubio immediately rejected the characterization.

“That’s just a silly analysis,” Rubio said. “I’m here, I’ve been here for three days.”

Rubio said the administration’s diplomatic efforts involve multiple senior officials working toward the same objective.

He emphasized that Vance’s prominent role reflects the importance Trump places on reaching an agreement with Iran rather than any division of responsibilities.

“The vice president is the second-ranking person in our government,” Rubio said. “It just shows you how seriously we take that endeavor.”

“And we have a team of people that do work,” he added.

Rubio reiterated that administration officials each have different responsibilities throughout the negotiations.

“We all have a role to play in this regard,” he said. “I think that’s a really silly question.”

“The vice president of the United States, other than the president, is the second most powerful person in our government. The fact that he’s directly involved in this tells you the importance that our administration is giving to this topic. So I think it’s a very positive thing that he’s involved in it,” Rubio said.